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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Penalty of Failure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who loses the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Perry.
(b) Simpson.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Hornblower.

2. What was the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant designed to do?
(a) Fight in war.
(b) Race with speed.
(c) Transport cattle.
(d) Hold slaves.

3. Why is Simpson in such a black mood when Hornblower joins the Navy?
(a) Hornblower's father killed Simpson's father.
(b) He knows Hornblower is better than him.
(c) He failed his lieutenant's test.
(d) He hates British men.

4. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?
(a) Measures the gait in the water.
(b) Checks for holes.
(c) Sounds the well.
(d) Asks the crew of the ship.

5. What is Hornblower unwilling to do in his duel with Simpson?
(a) Kill Simpson.
(b) Fight unfairly.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Back out of the duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is the ship from that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

2. What are the ships carrying loads of contraband goods called?

3. What is the name of the captain of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?

4. What do the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

5. What is the first captured ship Hornblower is given command of carrying?

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